Tag Archive: lifestyle

The pandemic is playing with our focus: How do we get rid of it?

2020年11月25日

focus

©Alamy via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mental block /MEN-tl blok/ [noun] – if you have a mental block about something, you cannot understand it or do it because something in your mind prevents you Yuki has a mental block about names and has difficulties remembering them. rob /rob/ [verb] – if someone is robbed of something they deserve or want, it is taken away from them A serious injury robbed Mike of his position in the basketball team. video conferencing /VID-ee-oh KON-fer-uhn-sing/ [noun] – a system that allows two or more people who are in different parts of the…
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The pandemic is playing with our focus: How do we get rid of it?

2020年11月25日

focus

©Alamy via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you consider yourself focused on your tasks during this time of the pandemic? Why or why not? Do you prefer working/taking lessons at home or in the office/school? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hack /hak/ [verb] – to manage to deal successfully with something Is there any way to successfully hack stressful situations? theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – a formal statement of the rules or principles on which an activity or a subject of study is based Recent research seems to support this theory about improving…
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The pandemic is playing with our focus: How do we get rid of it?

2020年11月25日

focus

©Alamy via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you work/study from home? What do you do to stay focused? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 topic /TOP-ik/ [noun] – a subject that is discussed, written about, or studied It’s time to pick new topics for next week’s discussion. argue /AHR-gyoo/ [verb] – to speak angrily to someone, telling that person that you disagree with them Molly and Ted are arguing over the phone again. lack /lak/ [noun] – that fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it…
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Beginner

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How to beat burnout: Start from within

2020年11月11日

burnout

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think causes burnout? Do you feel too busy sometimes? In what way? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. burnout /BURN-out/ [noun] – the state of having no energy or enthusiasm because of working too hard, or someone who shows the effects of this state Burnout is quite common among teachers. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to be one of the reasons why something happens Working straight for hours contributes to burnout and stress. overcome /oh-ver-KUHM/ [verb] – to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something Overcome our…
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Intermediate

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How to beat burnout: Start from within

2020年11月11日

burnout

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – (especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time Most chronic lung diseases are attributed to smoking. turn the tables /turn thuh TEY-buhls/ [idiom] – turning an unfavorable circumstance into one of favor I hope we can turn the tables in the next car race and aim for first place. draw a line /draw uh lahyn/ [idiom] – to define a limit in anything Always remember to draw a line when making humorous statements. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – important Claude established himself as a pivotal figure in marketing and…
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How to beat burnout: Start from within

2020年11月11日

burnout

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you felt stress recently? What do you do when you are stressed? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 parental /puh-REN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to parents or to being a parent Parental care is needed for minors. within /with-IN/ [preposition] – inside The fire started from within one of the hotel rooms. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – a particular act or way of acting that you tend to do regularly Allen has a habit of tapping his foot when he’s nervous. personal /PUR-suh-nl/ [adjective] – private or relating to someone’s…
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Beginner

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Benefits of taking notes the old-fashioned way: Pen and paper

2020年9月25日

handwriting

Pre-reading questions: Do you save all your notes on your computer? Why or why not? When do you usually take notes on paper? Vocabulary: spot /spot/ [verb] – to see or notice someone or something Claire was able to easily spot the error in the material. external /ik-STUR-nl/ [adjective] – of, on, for, or coming from the outside You should buy an external hard drive for your computer. paraphrasing /par-uh-FREYZ-ing/ [noun] – using a person’s own words to express someone else’s messages or ideas Paraphrasing is a must when rewriting articles to avoid copying. visual /VIZH-oo-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to seeing Visual learners process information they can see better than…
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Intermediate

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Benefits of taking notes the old-fashioned way: Pen and paper

2020年9月25日

handwriting

Pre-Reading Questions: Do you still take notes using pen and paper? How often do you use your computer? Vocabulary: electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – using, based on, or used in a system of operation that involves the control of electric current by various devices My brother collects electronic devices as his hobby. handwriting /HAND-rahy-ting/ [noun] – writing with a pen or pencil For me, handwriting is better than typing. properly /PROP-er-lee/ [adverb] – correctly I wasn’t able to properly answer the questions on the quiz. detail /DEE-teyl/ [noun] – information about someone or something Could you give me more details about the shirt you’re looking for? recommended /rek-uh-MEN-duhd/ [adjective] – suggested…
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Beginner

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